The Scope at PlaneWave Instruments

This course sits on private property owned by PlaneWave Instruments. PlaneWave Instruments makes telescopes for a variety of clients, including the likes of NASA and Universities around the globe. PlaneWave is known for its cutting-edge technology and advanced strategies in the telescopics space. In Adrian, PlaneWave is best known for its commitment to bettering the community. Alcohol, Smoking, and Vaping are NOT PERMITTED. Violators will be suspended from the property indefinitely and may be prosecuted by PlaneWave Holdings. The Scope at PlaneWave Instruments is an 18 hole disc golf course with two different layouts. The white layout is a beginner friendly layout that offers fun for beginners and advanced players alike. The blue layout is much more difficult and is for the more experienced player. The course features the beauty of the PlaneWave Instruments campus; including mature trees, wildlife, and slight but steady elevation changes; while incorporating the imagination of course designer, Blakely Hohlbein. The blue layout features 2 par 5's, 11 par 4's, and 5 par 3's. There are mandatories and Out of Bounds on many holes. The course requires placement over power, but some holes require a combination of the two. The white layout is designed with the beginner or recreational player in mind, keeping most of the hole par's the same, but with shorter and varying throws required. The advanced player will likely enjoy the more easily navigable white layout, but may appreciate the challenge of the blue layout more. Some of the par 4 holes on the white layout would be considered a professional level par 3, and some that are listed as a par 5 would likely be a professional level par 4. "Infinite mandatories," a concept introduced by Hohlbein, provide a layer of structured flexibility to gameplay that results in more fun and less time navigating “missed” Mandatories. An infinite mandatory must be played on the proper side of the course element distinguishing the mandatory (most often a tree). If the mandatory course element is passed on the incorrect side, the player must then figure out how to play back around the mandatory course element on the proper side(s). The player must play this way, or elect to rethrow from the previous lie with a 1 throw penalty. Unique Holes Hole 3 is an island shot to a basket guarded by 1 precariously placed tree, forcing the player to push the back left side of the island, or attempt to land on the skinniest part of the island near the basket. Hole 5 is a par 5 with a fairway that pinches as you near the putting area and has a large tree near the basket that sits on a hillside. Holes 6 (blue) & 14 utilize a "U" shaped fairway design incorporating infinite mandatories. Hole 12 is a par 5 that tours through the woods in the back of the property. Hole 16 contains a double island, which adds to the finishing strength and score separation this course provides for tournaments. Holes 17 (blue) & 18 finish with two long par 4's; 17 (par 5 for white) uses an old building as an obstacle while 18 incorporates an elevated tee, wall of trees, and a raised basket on a fall away green. A word from the Course Designer, Blake Hohlbein "I desire more for this course as I seek to integrate large pieces of art that can serve as purposefully placed obstacles on many of the putting areas. I'm passionate about making putting more fun and interesting. By thoughtfully placing obstacles, I am confident disc golf will reach a refreshing and challenging new level. It is often difficult to plant smaller trees as obstacles near baskets as they can be damaged by weather and negligent disc golfers. By using solid pieces of metal, plastics, and other repurposed materials - smaller, less inhibitive obstacles can become a reality for putting areas. For the time being, I used preexisting trees to the best of my ability to make putting areas more interesting and challenging on many holes. The current layout of The Scope is a great framework for what this course can become. I hope forthcoming putting area innovations will add to the enjoyability, but I believe the course in its current state will still be an excellent experience, enjoyed by many people for years to come." Risk and reward riddle the framework of this course. How do you see yourself through… The Scope?